Description

Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD is used to lower blood glucose level in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, especially when other medicines are not able to provide the desired results. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidases inhibitors.

Uses of Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD

What is it prescribed for?

Type II Diabetes Mellitus

This medicine is used to control blood sugar levels in type II diabetes mellitus either individually or in combination with other medicines.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD

Diarrhea

Flatulence

Pneumatosis Intestinalissevererare

Abnormal liver functionsevererare

Nausea or vomiting

Dizziness

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD

Onset of action

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Prandial 0.3 MG Tablet MD

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for patients having a known history of allergy to it or any other components of the medicine.

Intestinal obstruction

This medicine is not recommended for patients having intestinal obstruction due to diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, severe ulcers etc.

Digestive disorders

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having long-term digestive disorders.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Insulinmoderate

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine just before a meal. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Pediatric use

- This medicine is not recommended for use in children as there is a lack of clinical safety evidence.

Liver impairment

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in such cases.

Kidney impairment

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in such cases.

Gastro-intestinal disorders

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diseases of the stomach or the intestine. The use should be discontinued if the condition is severe.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

- This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Other details

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by reducing the blood glucose level by preventing the breakdown of large carbohydrates into glucose. This helps in reducing the glucose levels in the blood after food.

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